What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

[gabeofalltrades07]

Your grind doesn't look too bad. I remember getting my 2x72 and being disappointed that it took some getting used to. Of course eventually it's a big improvement.

Thank you. I’m pretty happy with what I can do with the grinder I have but it’s pretty slow, small and weak. I think something with a little more power will help me improve.

 

[gabeofalltrades07]

I agree with this. A lesson I've had to learn is that a 2x72 is easier to use, but it doesn't make you better at grinding.

Gabe, that's a great blade, keep up the good work!

Thank you, I definitely don’t think it will make me better at grinding but I do think it will give me a good opportunity to get better. I appreciate the kind words

 

[Joseph Bandeko]

Hello and welcome G gabeofalltrades07 ! Very impressive work!

I'm also a teenage maker (18) and I've only been making knives for a few years as well... Anyway, it's very cool to see other young makers on here!
Also do you happen to have an Instagram? (might have to send me a DM) I'd love to see more of your work!

Joseph

 

[WValtakis]

Getting started on the next commission/book spot project, going with a heavy bold basketweave reminiscent of the frag milling on this Marfione Custom stainless Ultratech...should be pretty sweet

 

[gabeofalltrades07]

Hello and welcome G gabeofalltrades07 ! Very impressive work!

I'm also a teenage maker (18) and I've only been making knives for a few years as well... Anyway, it's very cool to see other young makers on here!
Also do you happen to have an Instagram? (might have to send me a DM) I'd love to see more of your work!

Joseph

Awesome! And thank you! Yeah I don’t see alot of younger makers sadly. my ig is G gabeofalltrades07

 

[Lorien]

this beast is just about finished apart from a few tweaks, but sharp and ready for use

 

[WValtakis]

 

[FredyCro]

FredyCro i was at the wood shop picking up some ebony and saw the cocobolo and almost picked it up then I remembered your post. but man that handle came out great.

this is my project I’m working on only need my tapered reamers to show up and I can finish it. View attachment 2093874View attachment 2093876View attachment 2093877

Thanks for the nice words.
I like the combo of vintage micarta and large bolsters, I would like to a slip joint as well, but not there yet.

 

[Daniel W]

So I completed slip joint #2 and learned a lot of lessons. First don’t use a countersink at the pivot pin the pins will not expand that much. Second don’t wait till it’s almost finished to try and put the makers mark on. Third when you solder the bolsters make sure it good.

Without further dragging it out. I present this Barlow/ boys knife in 26c3 steel, natural micarta, AEBL bolster(because it’s what I had) copper liners and pins.

 

[navman]

Here's two I'm finishing up. These two were started when I still lived in Miami. Both are S110V with Ivory G10 handles and Titanium hardware. One has red liners the other has green. Both my wife and daughter are huge Harry Potter fans so, they started calling one Slitherin (green) and the other Gryffindor (red).

 

[evergreensSequoiaseucalyptusandOaks]

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[Lorien]

took a throwing axe forging course with my kid today. This is my second time forging and I realize that I really need to start acquiring some equipment!

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Scaniaman]

Tried out a new kydex. Tru-Hide.

https://imgur.com/a/DAP9Hac

 

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Tried out a new kydex. Tru-Hide.

https://imgur.com/a/DAP9Hac

Pull it out.

 

[ScarFoot]

This one turned out okay. I lost a little detail in the heat treat line as I finished and polished the blade. I’m still figuring that part out. I should have planned out my clay placement better because you can see the line in the top of the handle which bothers me a little. It’s by far my best knife yet though.

 

[Lorien]

this one's done. First go at a tapered tang and heirloom fit. Learned so much with this one, but my head's a little sore from banging it against the wall, lol

 

[gabeofalltrades07]

Tried out a new kydex. Tru-Hide.

https://imgur.com/a/DAP9Hac

Tried out a new kydex. Tru-Hide.

https://imgur.com/a/DAP9Hac

Love that texture!

 

[WValtakis]